Japanese symbol for “melanin”
メラニン
メラニン
Romaji: meranin
melanin
In Japanese, melanin is メラニン (meranin).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n melanin
See also: Chinese symbol for “melanin”.
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